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Best Cass County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 3,084 students in Cass County, ND (there are 67 public schools, serving 27,542 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Cass County, ND are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private schools in Cass County, ND include Oak Grove Lutheran School, Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School, and St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the North Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
64% of private schools in Cass County, ND are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top-Ranked Cass County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2720 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students
Oak Grove Lutheran School
Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo - Engage. Belong. Be here.
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
5600 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 student
Academy For Children
Montessori School
20 8th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 280-0718
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Children's Montessori Center
Montessori School
1612 Tom Williams Dr S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Dakota Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
1134 Westrac Dr S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9184
Gr: K-6 | 57 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School
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Daycare / Preschool
4665 44th Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 492-2959
Gr: NS-K
Grace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1025 14th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Holy Spirit Elementary School
(Catholic)
1441 8th Street N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 232-4087
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students
Nativity Continuation School
(Catholic)
1825 11th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7461
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students
Trinity Elementary School
(Catholic)
2811 7th St East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-0793
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cass County, North Dakota

Cass County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3100 12th Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 298-8047
Gr: K | 24 students
3000 Elm St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 235-0128
Gr: 6-7 | 3 students

Overview

This County (Cass County)
This State (ND)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,084 Students
11,847 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
231 Teachers
933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
44%
Average Class Size
13 students
13 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
$7,956
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$1,750
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.48
# American Indian Students
24 Students
288 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
61 Students
187 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
79 Students
302 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
2,431 Students
8,228 Students
% White Students
79%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
36 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
429 Students
2,618 Students
% of Others Students
14%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
28 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
18 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Cass County, ND?
The top-ranked private schools in Cass County, ND include Oak Grove Lutheran School, Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School, and St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools.
How many private schools are located in Cass County?
11 private schools are located in Cass County.
How diverse are private schools in Cass County?
Cass County private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the North Dakota private school average of 14%.
What percentage of students in Cass County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Cass County are educated in private schools (compared to the ND state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cass County?
64% of private schools in Cass County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Which private schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?

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